What is fatal injury compensation?
Letsolv Fatal Injury Compensation
The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult moments we can experience in life. When this loss is the result of an accident for which someone else is liable, that grief can weigh even heavier. In these times of pain and confusion, we are here to guide you in recovering the damages you suffer as a surviving relative, both now and in the future.
Financial compensation
No amount of financial compensation can compensate for the suffering of losing your loved one. This compensation is therefore primarily intended to enable you to move forward financially. Letsolv is here to unburden you in recovering the financial costs that have arisen due to the death. Our team of fatal injury experts operates throughout the Netherlands.
Legal basis is Article 6:108 of the Dutch Civil Code
If you fall under the provisions of Article 6:108 of the Dutch Civil Code as a surviving relative, you can claim fatal injury compensation. We will determine for you whether your situation meets the requirements. Below we describe who can receive compensation in the context of fatal injury.
Who is eligible for fatal injury compensation?
- The current spouse or registered partner of the deceased and the minor children of the deceased.
- Other blood relatives and relatives by marriage of the deceased, provided they can demonstrate that the deceased provided for them financially, in whole or in part, and would have continued to do so if this person had not passed away.
- Surviving relatives who lived with the deceased in a family context, where the deceased contributed to the joint household or contributed financially to the maintenance of the surviving relative(s).
What can you be compensated for?
As a surviving relative, you may be eligible for compensation for the following costs, among others, due to the loss of the deceased:
- Uninsured portion of the funeral costs
- Costs for domestic help
- Compensation for the loss of financial maintenance
- Costs for childcare
- Costs related to maintenance work in and around the house
- Costs for psychological support in processing your loss.
- Bereavement damages
- Shock loss
Although pain and suffering damages are not part of fatal injury compensation, there is a “type of non-pecuniary damage” that can be awarded in some cases. This concerns shock loss; damage resulting from the confrontation of one or more surviving relatives with a shocking event for which another party is liable.
Offsetting against benefits
If a funeral insurance policy pays out in your case due to the death, this amount is generally offset against the funeral costs you have incurred. If the reasonable costs of the funeral are higher than the insured amount, that constitutes damage for the surviving relative(s) and that damage is eligible for compensation.
Other benefits received – for example from a term life insurance policy – may also be deducted from the total compensation payout.
Step-by-step plan for fatal injury claims:
1. Assessment – Letsolv assesses, free of charge and without obligation, whether you are eligible for compensation for the damage caused by the death.
2. Recovery – We hold the causing party, and usually their insurer, liable for the damages.
3. Support – We map out all items of loss for you and, if necessary, engage financial experts to determine the exact damage. Throughout the entire process, we remain your dedicated point of contact.
Free of charge
Letsolv Fatal Injury Compensation offers these services free of charge to surviving relatives. Our costs are reimbursed by the (insurer of the) liable party based on the law. This way, you can be confident that the compensation you receive will benefit you in full. You do not need to be insured for fatal injury.
Letsolv helps surviving relatives by actively guiding them through the (legal and financial) handling of their fatal injury claim. If you have any questions, you can always contact one of our fatal injury experts via info@letsolv.nl or at telephone number 085-1308965. You can also fill out the contact form here. We are happy to assist you.
Take your time, but register your claim promptly
The advisor first registers your details and – in consultation with you – files a claim with the insurer of the party at fault. We do not ask you to provide all kinds of information immediately, as your mind is often not up to it in the initial period. At a time that suits the surviving relative(s), the advisor will collect more information to determine and discuss the damages.
Fatal Injury Advice throughout the Netherlands
Our fatal injury advisors always visit you at home to discuss the situation, regardless of where you live.
Frequently asked questions about fatal injury compensation
Fatal injury compensation is the financial damage that surviving relatives suffer after the death of a loved one caused by another party, such as costs and loss of maintenance.
According to Article 6:108 of the Dutch Civil Code, the partner, children, and other financially dependent surviving relatives, among others, can claim fatal injury compensation.
Common items include: funeral costs, loss of maintenance, costs for domestic help, and childcare. Sometimes also bereavement and shock loss.
Fatal injury compensation concerns financial damage, while bereavement damages are a fixed compensation for grief and loss.
Shock loss is compensation for mental injury after a surviving relative’s direct confrontation with the accident or death. In some cases, this can be claimed alongside fatal injury compensation.
The calculation depends on lost income, contributions from the deceased, life expectancy, potential savings, and benefits received. One of our financial experts will prepare a detailed overview for the opposing party’s insurer. This is free of charge for you.
Yes. Benefits and survivor’s pensions are taken into account when determining fatal injury compensation and affect the amount of the payout.
Usually, these are: death certificate, income data, fixed costs, proof of funeral costs, and any medical or police reports. We are happy to help you with an overview.
On average, this varies between 6 and 18 months, depending on liability and complexity.
In many cases, the limitation period is 5 years after the death or from the moment you became aware of the damage and the liable party.
No. You do not need to have insurance yourself. The compensation is claimed from the liable party or their insurer.
The reasonable costs of legal assistance must, by law, be reimbursed by the liable insurer. As a result, there are usually no costs for you as a surviving relative. You can always reach us at tel: 085-1308965
Do you wish to wait no longer?
Then make an appointment with one of our fatal accident damage specialists without any obligation. Together, we will discuss your situation and determine whether you may be entitled to compensation. Schedule an appointment now
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